Electroencephalogram Technician 1

Job Description

Electroencephalogram (EEG) Technician I

Mid Night shift position

• EEG technologist I is an entry level position in the Neurophysiology Department.
• The tech will maintain patient safety while the patient is being monitored in the EMU (epilepsy monitoring unit) or while undergoing an 8 hour VEEG.
• The tech is responsible for ensuring electrode integrity, visually watching and tracking (via camera) epilepsy patients (2-8 patients) via monitors. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and video EEG studies with high quality and accuracy
• Conduct seizure monitoring and provide real-time clinical support
• Scan, correlate, and clip study information according to departmental standards
• Facilitate all aspects of study completion and ensure timely reporting
• Communicate effectively with clinical staff and patients to support quality patient care
• Maintain technical proficiency and stay current with EEG equipment and protocols

Willing to travel to various sites:

• Grosse Pointe Farms
• West Bloomfield
• Taylor
• Troy

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Enrollment in or graduation from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) accredited Electrodiagnostic (END) program, is preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

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